What is the difference between Abyssal Blue and Turquoise Deep?

ΔE 16 (loose). Turquoise Deep is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abyssal Blue vs Turquoise Deep

Abyssal Blue

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #004f6b (estimate)

Turquoise Deep

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #29395a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Turquoise Deep is a little darker, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Turquoise Deep instead of Abyssal Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Turquoise Deep is a little darker, warmer than Abyssal Blue.

Can I use Abyssal Blue instead of Turquoise Deep?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abyssal Blue is a little lighter, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Abyssal Blue on the colour wheel See Turquoise Deep on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Abyssal Blue

Abyssal Blue vs Sea Blue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Turquoise Deep
Abyssal Blue vs Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 18, loose
Abyssal Blue vs Blue Black (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 20, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Turquoise Deep

Turquoise Deep vs Dark SkyWarpaints Air · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Turquoise Deep vs Triumphant NavyWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 8, close · closer than Abyssal Blue
Turquoise Deep vs Dark SkyWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 8, close · closer than Abyssal Blue

All matches: Abyssal Blue equivalents · Turquoise Deep equivalents